Beth Kander
Latest News on Beth Kander:
Perisphere Theater Appoints New Artistic Leadership (Feb 15, 2024)
Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces National Fellows Class (Jan 31, 2024)
DC-Area Premiere of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS to Open in Bethesda in November (Oct 26, 2023)
Perisphere Theater Appoints New Artistic Leadership (Feb 15, 2024)
Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces National Fellows Class (Jan 31, 2024)
DC-Area Premiere of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS to Open in Bethesda in November (Oct 26, 2023)
BIO
Beth Kander is an author and playwright with roots in the Midwest and Deep South. The granddaughter of immigrants, she is interested in the intersection of new ideas and identities with old stories, secrets, and legends. She has a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan and an MFA in Creative Writing from Mississippi University for Women. She lives in Chicago with her favorite characters (her quirky little family) and definitely believes in ghosts, or something like them.
Representation:
Allison Hellegers
Stimola Literary Studio
News
Perisphere Theater Appoints New Artistic Leadership
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024
Montgomery County-based Perisphere Theater has appointed Gerrad Alex Taylor and Lizzi Albert as co-artistic directors, effective April 1, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2024
Montgomery County-based Perisphere Theater has appointed Gerrad Alex Taylor and Lizzi Albert as co-artistic directors, effective April 1, 2024.
Dramatists Guild Foundation Announces National Fellows Class
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024
Dramatists Guild Foundation announces the National Fellows Class with Christine Toy Johnson and Bernardo Cubría as Chairs.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 31, 2024
Dramatists Guild Foundation announces the National Fellows Class with Christine Toy Johnson and Bernardo Cubría as Chairs.
DC-Area Premiere of HAZARDOUS MATERIALS to Open in Bethesda in November
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023
Perisphere Theater, a Helen Hayes Award-winning, nonprofit theater company based in Montgomery County, Md., will open the DC-area premiere of Hazardous Materials.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 26, 2023
Perisphere Theater, a Helen Hayes Award-winning, nonprofit theater company based in Montgomery County, Md., will open the DC-area premiere of Hazardous Materials.
ZIONISTA RISING Wins 12th National Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023
ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman has won the 12th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 26, 2023
ZIONISTA RISING by Alexa Derman has won the 12th Annual Jewish Playwriting Contest.
Six Finalists Announced for the 2023 Jewish Playwriting Contest
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the six finalists for the 2023 Jewish Playwriting Contest, the JPP's 12th annual competition celebrating the best in contemporary Jewish playwriting, with the hopes of seeing these plays find world premier productions.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023
The Jewish Plays Project has announced the six finalists for the 2023 Jewish Playwriting Contest, the JPP's 12th annual competition celebrating the best in contemporary Jewish playwriting, with the hopes of seeing these plays find world premier productions.
Creede Repertory Theatre Announces Transformational 58th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022
Beginning May 19, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) will produce its 58th season, which includes comedy, drama, romance, a world premiere and something for the entire family. CRT will continue to champion its thriving educational and audience engagement programming.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 11, 2022
Beginning May 19, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) will produce its 58th season, which includes comedy, drama, romance, a world premiere and something for the entire family. CRT will continue to champion its thriving educational and audience engagement programming.
The Hippodrome to Present RUNNING MATES By Beth Kander in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
The Hippodrome Theatre is bringing Running Mates by Beth Kander to the stage as part of their 50th Season, Beyond Limits, October 14-30.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 21, 2022
The Hippodrome Theatre is bringing Running Mates by Beth Kander to the stage as part of their 50th Season, Beyond Limits, October 14-30.
Creede Repertory Theatre To Come Together Indoors For 57th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022
From May 28 through Sept. 17, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present its 57th season, welcoming audiences back with a return to fully live, indoor performances, audience enrichment opportunities and thriving education programs.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2022
From May 28 through Sept. 17, Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT) will present its 57th season, welcoming audiences back with a return to fully live, indoor performances, audience enrichment opportunities and thriving education programs.
Creede Repertory Theatre Announces On Demand Streaming of Beth Kander's TO THE MOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2021
Creede Repertory Theatre will stream To the Moon on demand from March 15-April 11, 2021. Based on over 200 surveys and 20 in-person interviews with survivors of domestic violence, playwright Beth Kander lifts up these riveting true stories, complete with humor, revelation, and tragedy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2021
Creede Repertory Theatre will stream To the Moon on demand from March 15-April 11, 2021. Based on over 200 surveys and 20 in-person interviews with survivors of domestic violence, playwright Beth Kander lifts up these riveting true stories, complete with humor, revelation, and tragedy.
Creede Repertory Theatre Announces Live, Virtual Workshop Presentation of Beth Kander's TO THE MOON
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2021
Creede Repertory Theatre is offering a virtual presentation of Beth Kander's gripping new work, To the Moon. To the Moon lifts up the riveting stories of these survivors, complete with humor, revelation, and tragedy. Because 'statistics are not the most powerful way to change someone's mind. Stories are.'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 18, 2021
Creede Repertory Theatre is offering a virtual presentation of Beth Kander's gripping new work, To the Moon. To the Moon lifts up the riveting stories of these survivors, complete with humor, revelation, and tragedy. Because 'statistics are not the most powerful way to change someone's mind. Stories are.'
Ashland New Plays Festival Virtual Lineup Brings Together Artists From Around The Country
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020
From Broadway to L.A., Portland, Ashland, Creede, D.C., New York, Chicago, Nashville, and places in between, Ashland New Plays Festival is bringing together artists from across the country for their 29th annual flagship event running October 18-25 featuring livestreamed readings of five winning new plays.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2020
From Broadway to L.A., Portland, Ashland, Creede, D.C., New York, Chicago, Nashville, and places in between, Ashland New Plays Festival is bringing together artists from across the country for their 29th annual flagship event running October 18-25 featuring livestreamed readings of five winning new plays.
2020 Henry Awards Winners Announced - Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center and More Take Home Top Prizes
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2020
The 2020 Henry Awards will announced on Sunday, honoring Colorado theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2020
The 2020 Henry Awards will announced on Sunday, honoring Colorado theatre.
Ashland New Plays Festival Announces Fall Festival Schedule
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018
Ashland New Plays Festival today announced the schedule for its 27th annual Fall Festival, which takes place October 17-21, 2018, at the Unitarian Center, 87 4th Street in Ashland.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2018
Ashland New Plays Festival today announced the schedule for its 27th annual Fall Festival, which takes place October 17-21, 2018, at the Unitarian Center, 87 4th Street in Ashland.
Photo Flash: The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Returns to The Den Theatre
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018
The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns for its ninth year! The marathon evening of one-minute plays by 70 of Chicago's established and emerging playwrights and directors plays two nights only, Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
by Julie Musbach - Jun 8, 2018
The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns for its ninth year! The marathon evening of one-minute plays by 70 of Chicago's established and emerging playwrights and directors plays two nights only, Tuesday, June 26 and Wednesday, June 27 at 8 pm at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood.
American Theater Company to Workshop 12 New Projects This Season
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017
American Theater Company's (ATC) Chicago Open Residency Experiment (CORE) program, a series of week-long residencies for artists of all disciplines, continues its second year with 25 artists workshopping 12 new projects throughout Season 33.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2017
American Theater Company's (ATC) Chicago Open Residency Experiment (CORE) program, a series of week-long residencies for artists of all disciplines, continues its second year with 25 artists workshopping 12 new projects throughout Season 33.
WE'RE GONNA BE OKAY, DIAGRAM OF A PAPER AIRPLANE and More Set for American Theater Co's 33rd Season
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017
American Theater Company (ATC) is proud to announce its Season 33, which kicks off this October with the world premiere of Janine Nabers' Welcome to Jesus, directed by Artistic Director Will Davis, October 26-December 3, 2017.
by BWW News Desk - May 4, 2017
American Theater Company (ATC) is proud to announce its Season 33, which kicks off this October with the world premiere of Janine Nabers' Welcome to Jesus, directed by Artistic Director Will Davis, October 26-December 3, 2017.
The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL Returns To The Den Theatre 5/2-3
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2017
The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns to The Den Theatre for the second time this year - this time featuring the work of Chicago's women-identified artists. Inspired by the theme, "Nevertheless, We Persisted," the marathon evening of one-minute plays by 60 of Chicago's established and emerging woman-identified playwrights and directors plays two nights only, Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets ($18 in advance, $20 at the door) are currently available at thedentheatre.com/events.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2017
The CHICAGO ONE-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL (#1MPF) returns to The Den Theatre for the second time this year - this time featuring the work of Chicago's women-identified artists. Inspired by the theme, "Nevertheless, We Persisted," the marathon evening of one-minute plays by 60 of Chicago's established and emerging woman-identified playwrights and directors plays two nights only, Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at The Den Theatre, 1333 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Tickets ($18 in advance, $20 at the door) are currently available at thedentheatre.com/events.
'BUFFY' Musical ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING to Return to Mary's Attic for 20th Anniversary
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2017
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on network television, the Scoobies are coming out of hibernation to perform Once More, With Feeling....well....once more, with feeling at Mary's Attic! Sing along with us as the Scoobies sing and dance their way to overcome the musical demon Sweet and his henchmen.
by BWW News Desk - Mar 21, 2017
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the premiere of Buffy the Vampire Slayer on network television, the Scoobies are coming out of hibernation to perform Once More, With Feeling....well....once more, with feeling at Mary's Attic! Sing along with us as the Scoobies sing and dance their way to overcome the musical demon Sweet and his henchmen.
The New Colony Announces 2017 Season
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2017
The New Colony is pleased to announce its full 2017 Season, featuring four world premiere productions by four Chicago playwrights. The season kicks off this winter with ensemble member Sean Kelly's fantasy adventure PSYCHONAUT LIBRARIANS, directed by Krissy Vanderwarker.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 11, 2017
The New Colony is pleased to announce its full 2017 Season, featuring four world premiere productions by four Chicago playwrights. The season kicks off this winter with ensemble member Sean Kelly's fantasy adventure PSYCHONAUT LIBRARIANS, directed by Krissy Vanderwarker.
Stage Left Theatre to Present World Premiere of Beth Kander's THE BOTTLE TREE
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2016
Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming world premiere of The Bottle Tree, written by Beth Kander and directed by ensemble member Amy Szerlong. The Bottle Tree is the first production of Stage Left' s 35th season.
by BWW News Desk - Oct 21, 2016
Stage Left Theatre announces the upcoming world premiere of The Bottle Tree, written by Beth Kander and directed by ensemble member Amy Szerlong. The Bottle Tree is the first production of Stage Left' s 35th season.
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